Meat Sauce Recipe

Meat Sauce Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Dice the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Cook the Meat

   In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pot with the meat. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

   Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the red wine. Mix well.

5. 5

   Simmer the Sauce

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, simmer longer if desired.

6. 6

   Taste and Adjust

   Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs to your preference.

7. 7

   Serve

   Once the sauce is ready, serve over your choice of pasta or use it as a base for lasagna or other dishes.